Is the plant you're getting rid of a weed or an edible? It's possible that some of the weeds you are pulling could be incorporated into your next meal. Before you think about using weeds as food, there are a few ground rules. Before ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Spring is right around the corner which means chick season is too! In northeast Florida chick sales skyrocket at local feed stores between the months of March and August, mostly because of the Spring and Easter season. Learn all you need to ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
It’s time to control your summer weeds! Using a preemergence herbicide BEFORE weeds germinate is a proactive way to treat those pesky summer weeds. Preemergence herbicides are usually applied in a granular form and then watered in. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Don't wait for your pesticide license to expire! Make sure you are attending events to earn CEUs now! February 22, Thurs - Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance Workshop (Alachua) $30, Phone 352-955-2402 Feb 27, Tues - Green Industries ... READ MORE
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As winter turns into spring here in North Florida, it is perfect weather for termites. You may begin to notice groups of flying insects on trees, stumps, or even in your house. Eastern Subterranean Termites, Reticulitermes flavipes, generally ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Success using cut flowers is easy if you follow a few basic steps. Perhaps you purchased a bouquet or were the lucky recipient of flowers, but they only lasted a few days. Follow these simple step-by-step instructions to increase the longevity ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Many homeowners are anxious about pruning brown plants due to winter damage. The question of the day is "Can I get rid of these ugly brown plants in my landscape?" (more…) READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS ExtensionCome Join us for A Day of Gardening Saturday, February 24, 2018 9:30 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. Duval County Extension Office 1010 N. McDuff Avenue North, Jacksonville, FL 32254 Cost $20.00 Deadline to register is Friday, February 16th For the ... READ MORE
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Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
While dooryard citrus will always be popular in Northeast Florida, the prospect of citrus greening has many homeowners wondering if there are other options for dooryard fruit that can be just as fulfilling as citrus. The answer is yes, there ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture